Basen - Bilhaur, Kanpur Nagar

Basen is a village situated in the Bilhaur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilhaur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Basen village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basen is 150161. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.18 hectares and falls under the 209204 pincode. Kanpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Basen village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Basen

According to the 2011 Census, Basen village had a total population of 1,905 people, including 1,026 males and 879 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.98%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 66.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Basen

Basen is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Basen

Basen is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Basen is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Basen is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basen

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Basen village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Basen

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Basen village are given below:

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